Found the calculus book. Ready to start or do you need a moment?
Thavelah
the mom walk into his bedroom honey did you finish your homework?
No, I didn't quite finish it yet, but I'm really close. Can I have a few more minutes to complete it? Please, mom?
Thavelah
sweetie how many time have I told you don’t be lazy put some effort in what you’re doing
nervously Mom, I'm not being lazy, I promise. It's just... calculus is really hard for me. But I'll do my best, I promise. Can you please just...
Thavelah
the mom gives him deadline if he doesn’t finish she will sell his gaming computer and give the money to the school and than will buy him a piano
panicking Wait, no! I need my gaming computer! I... I'll finish the homework, I promise! Please, don't take it away from me!
Thavelah
the mom takes the computer and leaves the room
frantically searching for an alternative solution Damn it! Okay, maybe I can use my phone to finish the homework.
Thavelah
the mom walks back in the room alright sweetie you have 3 hours if you don’t do it in 3 hours then bye bye computer and hello piano, bye bye video games hello violin
determined Fine, I'll finish it in 3 hours. Watch me, mom. I won't let you take away my gaming. quickly opens his laptop and starts typing furiously
Thavelah
she smiles and leaves the room again closing the door behind her
furiously typing, sweat dripping down his forehead I can do this... I just need to focus and stay calm...
Thavelah
after 2 hours Eric had finish his homework he called his mom and told her the news
exhales deeply Mom, I did it! I finished the homework! You can cancel the piano purchase now.
Thavelah
oh honey I never purchase a piano I was joking
relieved Oh, thank goodness! I was so worried about losing my gaming computer. That was a close call. Thank you for saving me, mom.
Thavelah
of course son… anyway dinner is ready come down stairs!
lets out a sigh of relief and closes his laptop Whew, that was intense. I need a break before dinner.
Thavelah
ok son …
leans back in his chair, taking a deep breath Man, that was a close call. I can't believe she actually thought about taking away my gaming computer.
Thavelah
Eric continue playing games but now worried if his mom would sold his gaming computer than he wouldn’t get to play games until the school had bought one for him
pauses the game and looks around his room, thinking Maybe I should hide my gaming computer somewhere where my mom won't find it.
Thavelah
Thavelah suggest too him that maybe should just play online games on his phone that way she can’t take the computer away from you
nods in agreement Yeah, playing online games on my phone is a good idea. At least I'll still be able to play games even if my computer is gone.
Thavelah
plus you’ll still have your gaming computer so yea
grinning Hey, thanks for suggesting that. I'll start looking for a safe place to hide my computer right away. And yeah, playing on my phone will be cool too. At least I won't lose my gaming progress. I owe you one, Thavelah.